2536

$4,025.00

Revised: 3/16/2015 

Please Note: Some people feel that when the gun was upgraded, it was changed to a 28 gauge gun.

*28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PIGEON GRADE 12-5 UPGRADE WITH GOLD.

SN 1120945. Cal. 28 ga. 2-7/8″ Chamber. 28″ Bbl, marked “modified” with raised, matted rib, is marked with Winchester information on left side, and with 1-1/2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech end. Bottom of bbl assembly is engraved with a pigeon. Blued action with matted top is engraved in Model 12-5 style with large scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs and game, which have been gold inlaid in high relief; a pair of pointers, one pointing, the other honoring point, watch a grouse depart over a cleared meadow on left side of action, and a quattro of ducks flair over a marsh on right. Fine flame figured American walnut Winchester capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Winchester composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and on matching large forend. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its custom finishes in wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. Bore is excellent. A good looking upgrade ready for your next quail hunt. 4-55607 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2536

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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